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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 405.62 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 405.62 and 107.96 is: 162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 405.62 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/405.62 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 405.62 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 43,790.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,790.74/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.01

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